high gear
noun
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: a state of intense or maximum activity
—usually used with into or in
a project in high gear
Examples of high gear in a Sentence
She shifted the car into high gear.
Recent Examples on the Web
This is where Kevin’s creativity kicks into high gear.
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Walmart is set to serve summer deals as the heat kicks into high gear.
—James Powel, The Courier-Journal, 25 June 2024
With cultural events, advocacy gatherings and fabulous parties kicking into high gear for the fourth week of the month, Pride revelers will have even more opportunities to celebrate LGBTQ resilience, protest against oppression, prepare for future battles — and, yes, have a gay ol’ time.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
And yet, there is unease about the future of the Avalanche as the 2024 offseason kicks into high gear this week.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 22 June 2024
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Walmart is set to serve summer deals as the heat kicks into high gear.
—James Powel, The Courier-Journal, 25 June 2024
With cultural events, advocacy gatherings and fabulous parties kicking into high gear for the fourth week of the month, Pride revelers will have even more opportunities to celebrate LGBTQ resilience, protest against oppression, prepare for future battles — and, yes, have a gay ol’ time.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
And yet, there is unease about the future of the Avalanche as the 2024 offseason kicks into high gear this week.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for high gear
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“High gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20gear. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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